My Hernia

Along the inguinal ligament near the lower intestinal wall
I've got a little secret so don't shout it in the hall.
He's my little buddy so please don't laugh or tease,
he lets me know that he's still there each time I cough or sneeze.

My friend is very sensitive, sweet, and extra kind,
he's a bit of small intestine that has gotten in a bind.
He's really worked quite hard and he's found a little tear;
Bob's a section of my bowel trying to escape and get some air.

My hernia's name is Bob, and when I do some stuff he sings,
like laughing, straining on the toilet, and lifting heavy things.
Bob is not as bad as you might think him to be
He's aching for some freedom and to live outside of me.

Bob's life is very difficult for he never quite escapes
I've caught him quite a few times making interesting shapes.
If Bob ever gets too sassy in trying to protrude
I poke him firmly and I tell him, "Get back in their dude."